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February 25, 2015

Looking for a little inspiration? Check out Mark Shapiro’s totally amazing class from AU 2014 and step into the world of stop-motion animation. Mark heads up marketing and brand management at LAIKA animation studio in Oregon, the brilliant minds behind the films Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls. In this hour-long class, Mark takes us inside the 2-and-a-half-year production of The Boxtrolls.

Stop-motion works like a flip-book, blending together millions of single-frame shots of 3D puppets, props, and sets, each of which are manipulated painstakingly by hand by the animators. It goes like this: tiny move, click; tiny move, click. (Then repeat about a billion times.) Stop-motion has a tactile quality that you don’t get in movies that use pure computer-generated imagery (CGI) (not that we don't love you too, Nemo). LAIKA does use CGI to enhance some of the effects in The Boxtrolls, but all the characters are real. (Well, real puppets.) Using Maya and 3ds Max, the artists and animators created every element of the production, including sets and puppet costumes, hair, and facial expressions, which can be switched out on the puppet bodies as needed. For the main character, Eggs, over 1.5 million different facial expressions were created and 3D-printed. Holy guacamole, that’s a lot of moving (or removable) parts.

February 19, 2015

If your idea of a good Friday night involves a glass of wine and a new TED Talk, you’re going to love this. Designer, innovative problem-solver, and Autodesk Fellow Tom Wujec’s Ted Talk is now available on the TED website.

In the talk, Tom shows us how a simple design exercise can reveal surprising insight into how we process information, and how we can harness the power of collective visualization to solve our biggest problems. The exercise? Drawing toast.

You know how to make toast, right? Of course you do. Everyone does. But could you draw it? It’s not as simple as it sounds. What do you start with—the kitchen? The bread? The store? The farm? Tom has asked thousands of people and teams to draw how to make toast, and has collected some remarkable wisdom based on their responses.

The exercise consists of 3 parts: static drawings (on paper), nodal drawings (on cards), and collaborative group drawings on note cards. First, you have your ideas. Then you break them down into more simple, movable parts, called nodes. Then you take everyone’s nodes and work together to make the best sense of them. By putting ideas through this progression, Tom demonstrates the powerful role collective visualization plays in refining concepts, revealing patterns, and eventually merging all of the interpretations into a clear, unified, and engaged vision. In other words, when you work together to create a vision—not just in theory, but on paper—you get answers.

Tom calls this approach a “visual revolution.” He is on a mission to help organizations make their ideas visual, tangible, and consequential, in order to solve their most wicked problems. (Yeah, we think he’s wicked cool too.)

February 11, 2015

At AU, we’re all about information. As you know, every year we gather the best of the best for AU to share the latest insights, inspirations, and know-how about everything Autodesk. And then, in case you couldn’t get to Vegas, we make these classes available here, online. (Did we mention that the classes online are totally free?)

And now we’re taking things up another notch with Screencasts. A Screencast is like a screenshot, but in video form. It’s a chance to take a ride-along with the person giving the presentation, and see click-by-click how experts get the most from Autodesk software. It’s kind of like virtual reality, but without the clunky headgear. Sit in on tasks and learn how the best of the best do what they do best.

For example, not sure how to apply an internal pressure load in a tank using Inventor? Here, let us show you! Wondering if you should add a linetype to your macros in AutoCAD? Check it out and decide for yourself. Need help exporting structural steel from Plant 3D and bringing it into Revit for analysis? We’ve got you covered.

We could go on and on. The point is, we’re always looking for ways to deliver information better, and we think we’ve hit a winner with Screencasts. Take it for a test drive today.

February 05, 2015

If you were lucky enough to catch Alan Rick’s talk, “The Future of How Buildings Are Made: A Stimulant for Your Next Project,” part of the Building Innovation Forum at AU Las Vegas 2014, you already know about the incredibly inspiring and brilliant minds behind MASS Design Group.

MASS Design Group was founded when Harvard graduates Michael Murphy and Alan Ricks learned that Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health, was designing clinics for underprivileged communities in underdeveloped countries on paper napkins. (Yep, you read that right.) Murphy and Ricks got to work forming MASS Design and replacing his napkin-based process with their unique approach, which combines form, purpose, and meaning while engaging the local community in the building process. They work with the intention to not only make buildings that are beautiful and practical, but to create opportunity and promote dignity as well.

Building a hospital in a remote area of Rwanda was MASS Design’s first project. The resulting Butaro District Hospital is more than just a building. It features an innovative design that promotes health through simple means like beds that face windows. The building improves ventilation by – here’s an idea – harnessing fresh air. The project has made an impact on the local community by creating jobs, giving the people something of value to care for, and attracting doctors to the region to create a healthier future. As if that weren’t enough, the place is jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

MASS now has 20 other projects in development, from schools in partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation to a cholera treatment center in Haiti. They’re also inspiring change here in the United States with projects like the Family Partnership Center in hurricane-struck Poughkeepsie, New York. There MASS designs are helping the community rebuild in a meaningful way while inspiring change for the good.

MASS Design Group, our hats are off to you for elevating architecture and design to a new level, giving architecture new meaning, and enhancing its value on so many levels. Kudos!

January 16, 2015

Maybe you made it to AU 2014 Las Vegas and maybe you didn’t. Either way, since you can’t be in 10 places at once, chances are there was a class, session, or Innovation Forum you had your eye on but missed.

2015 is going to be a great year, folks. For starters, we recorded over 200 sessions at AU Las Vegas and, you guessed it, they’re all available online! Share them with colleagues. Watch something for a second time that you truly enjoyed at AU. Why not? Our online classes are free, and you can stream them any time.

If you don’t know where to begin, the opening keynote is a great place to start. Jeff Kowalski spoke about the trends and forces shaping the future of making things. And a tear or two were shed (by me) when Emily Pilloton described the successes of her youth organization, Project H.

Classes run the gamut, across all industries and all Autodesk software. Now you can receive training on Inventor, CAM, Fusion 360, and so much more—without leaving your seat. We’ve improved search, too. Search for classes by industry, your preferred software, topic, and so forth. Our hope is that these offerings will bring value to your business and make your life easier. Information is an excellent thing. Check out AU Online today.

Innovation Forum The Future of How Visualizations Are Made: Real-Time Exploration of Design Data Autodesk M&E Manager Maurice Patel kicked off this Innovation Forum with a discussion about the use of game technology to tackle challenges collaboratively. Jose Sanchez, Director of the Plethora Project, illustrated the value of bridging the gap between the cultures of gaming and making. Taylor Cupp of Mortenson Construction offered several real-world examples of the value of VR. Brian Pene, Director of Emerging Technology at Autodesk, underscored the power of storytelling with high-quality 3D graphics. “Tell a story that’s rich and immersive.”

Closing keynote Amar Hanspal has a burning question: “What if?” We heard from several speakers who asked themselves that very question, and then acted upon it.

Mike Chen, co-founder of Made in Space, managed to get the first 3D printer onto the space station. He hopes to eventually solve our pesky problem of having to rely on costly rockets to move objects into space. Randall Munroe, former NASA roboticist, has made a career of soliciting seemingly absurd “what if?” questions online and then answering them. Jill and Greg Henderson achieved the unthinkable by creating a hoverboard that uses a magnetic field to generate lift.

Amar urges all of us to expand our minds and think big, especially now that we are in an age of limitless computational capability. “It’s time for you to harness technology in new ways. Try something new.”

Scientists, starship designers, and record-breaking daredevils delighted a crowd of almost 1,300 attendees at this morning’s fascinating Innovation Forum. Speakers shared their unique experiences using technology to stretch their limits in an extreme environment—land, space, or the ocean. Their tales were deeply inspiring, and each speaker offered a valuable perspective on the future.

Space Angelo Vermeulen, space researcher and Renaissance man, described his work designing environments for space colonization. He has had surprising success designing like a termite: no plan, built first, revise as needed. Angelo believes that a successful future will include greater cross-cultural collaboration (which brings out the best in everybody), and technology that will “acquire more and more qualities of biology.” Dr. Bob Richards is a space entrepreneur and futurist. His organization Moon Express, Inc. is expected to become the first privately-held company to explore the Moon two years from now.

OceansAquanaut Fabien Cousteau (grandson of Jacques-Yves) and his team completed 3 years of research in a month, thanks to technology that enabled them to remain underwater for the duration. They got know their deep-sea “neighbors” and gained insights about the psychology that unfolds on the ocean floor. Autodesk technologist Pete Kelsey described the various technologies used to study the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. He believes that the greatest discoveries occur at the intersection of various disciplines.

LandMouse McCoy is a world-class racer, stuntman, and the founder and creative director of Bandito Brothers, an award-winning media studio. Greg Tracy is among the top stuntmen in Hollywood and a Guinness Book of World Record-holder. Emerging technology will be pivotal in facilitating their epic jumps and other insane stunts with a greater margin of error—as Mouse puts it, “less cowboy.” Here's Greg's record-setting jump for Hot Wheels.

December 03, 2014

The Exhibit HallIf you missed any of the attractions, demos, or activities in the Exhibit Hall today, check out this 1-minute video. It’s a virtual sprint through the entire exhibit space.

Innovation Forum: The Future of How Products Are MadeThis morning, we reflected on trends in product manufacturing, from the growing complexity and interconnectedness of our products to the democratization of manufacturing. Functional prototyping is becomes faster and more accessible, and small companies are popping up to support new and changing needs. Designers can focus less on analyzing components in isolation and more on analyzing whole systems and satisfying business requirements.

We heard from investors like Renee DiResta, who invests in seed-stage technology startups, and innovators like Nikki Kaufman, the founder and CEO of Normal, creator of custom 3D-printed earphones. You can watch the Innovation Forum online anytime.

Innovation Forum: The Future of How Infrastructure Is Made: Systems That Serve an Evolving SocietyHow will be plan, design, build, and maintain the world’s infrastructure moving forward? Infrastructure challenges are becoming more difficult. Population growth, urbanization, and economic expansion underwrite a massive demand for new and replacement infrastructure over the next 20 years. Reality capture, BIM, cloud computing and other technologies become necessary as vast amounts of data begin to inform our work. We heard from Ben David of Illuminate the Arts, Wasiq Bokhari of QBotix, and Ira Winder of the MIT Media Lab. Watch the Innovation Forum online.

Technology Trends with Lynn Allen Lynn sat down with our Platinum Sponsors to find out what they’ve got in the works. In this candid conversation with technologists at Amazon, Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo, and Topcon, we considered a future that includes 3D printing with better, accessible materials; better prototyping and rapid product development; zero clients; and as always, devices that are thinner, lighter, faster. Andy Rhodes, General Manager of Workstations at Dell, spoke about the “smart desk” workspace concept which enables designers to use gestures and move away from the keyboard and mouse. Each of our panelists gave away an AU 2015 conference pass to an audience member.

AUGI ReceptionPlease join us for the AUGI Reception, tonight in the Exhibit Hall from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a beer and mingle with thousands of your fellow AUGI members.

This morning at AU 2014, 800 attendees converged in the Event Center Complex to gain some fresh perspective on the future of product manufacturing. Across the board, the products we make are becoming more complex, multi-disciplinary, and interconnected—and our approach to design is shifting.

The democratization of Manufacturing A recurring theme this morning was the democratization of Manufacturing. For the first time in history a student can change the world as much as a multinational company. Renee DiResta, who invests in seed-stage technology startups, has seen the prices of functional prototyping decrease, and has witnessed myriad small companies pop up to meet both new and changing needs. Matthew Stanton of SolePower, a company that develops wearable, power-generating devices, described how he was able to get his project off the ground thanks in part to crowd funding and increasingly fast prototyping.

Every industry will be disrupted Ben Einstein is the managing director of Bolt, an early-stage seed fund focused exclusively on hardware startups. He offered his perspective on the new business models of hardware. As he puts it, “every industry will be disrupted.” We also learned about the impact of global macroeconomic trends and advanced technologies on manufacturing strategies from Katy George of McKinsey.

The future looks like this Justin Chambers shared his experience of bringing his product to market. His company, WindPax, creates portable power-generating wind turbine devices. Nikki Kaufman is the founder and CEO of Normal, an innovative brand selling custom 3D-printed earphones. Normals are personalized to fit each individual ear. They’ve turned traditional manufacturing “on its ear” with a flagship in New York City that puts 3D printing on display, allowing customers to view their product being printed and assembled.

December 02, 2014

If you’re here in Las Vegas, remember that we’re unveiling our fabulous Exhibit Hall tonight at 6:30! Get ready for bold and beautiful immersive exhibits, hands-on demos, and volunteer activities—across an expansive and updated physical space. Because it's such a great place to be, we'll be serving lunch here tomorrow.

Opening Keynote Jeff Kowalski and Carl Bass got this party started with an inspirational keynote delivered to a packed house. Jeff walked the audience through the reality of the future of making things. Epic changes are afoot! Carl shared several recent developments at Autodesk that have helped to shatter the glass between the digital world and the physical world. Emily Pilloton described the organization she founded, Project H, including the deeply moving projects undertaken by her amazing young students. This is what the design revolution looks like.

Innovation Forum This afternoon Building and Architecture professionals gathered to hear our panel address The Future of How Buildings Are Made: A Stimulant for Your Next Project. What we learned is that the explosion of digital context is changing everything we know about the design and construction of the built environment. Fascinating case studies illustrated various challenges and how they were resolved with new technologies, including BIM and collaboration tools that can be used on projects with dizzying layers of complexity.

Alan Ricks, co-founder of MASS Design Group, described how his organization works globally to promote and build architecture that has a positive impact on communities. In Rwanda, a beautifully designed hospital has driven improvements in health outcomes, and rural housing attracts doctors. As one of his architects puts it, beauty is dignity.

We also heard from a team at Walt Disney Imagineering that designed a Renaissance castle in Shanghai; Ken Wiseman, president of Design Services at CannonDesign; BIM pioneer and NYU professor James Vandezande; Chris Horne, an urban planner at Sasaki Associates in Massachusetts; and others.

Classes Today’s speakers knocked out few hundred sessions total, with topics running the gamut from “Social Involvement in Urban Planning with Laser Scanning” to “Wind Simulation in Robot Structural Analysis Professional” and everything in between. To find out which generated the most enthusiasm, check out the mobile app or follow the conversation at #AU2014.

Whether you’re curious about A360, or are a current user, we have tons of activities in store. Here are just a few of the ways you can join in on the fun at AU:

Free 1-year access to A360 Team

Be sure to take advantage of our special offer. All AU attendees will receive a soccer ball USB as part of their registration package – plug it in to get your 1 year of free access to A360 Team!

Megabot

Everyone loves robots – so of course we had to make sure we have one at AU. Come see Megabot – a 15 foot tall, piloted humanoid robot capable of firing cannonballs at 120 miles per hour. Play around with both A360 and Fusion 360 to design and render your own version of its missing arm onsite. Up for an even bigger challenge? Sign up for the Mega Bot and A360 Challenge for your chance to design part of the robot! Stop by the Megabot in the Exhibit Hall to learn more.

Wear It to Win It giveaway

Sign up for your free A360 account, and come get an official scarf at our booth (# 267). Be sure to wear your scarf – our Prize Patrols can show up at any time, ready to reward you with cash on the spot! You’ll also receive a raffle ticket for our grand prize of $1,000! We’ll be announcing the winner on Thurs, Dec 4th at 11:45 AM in the AU Exhibit Hall Theater.

“A360 Team Feud” game show

Team up with A360 experts and your own corporate family for a chance to win cash prizes and test your Family Feud game playing skills! Come to the Exhibit Hall Theater on Wed, Dec 3rd at 11:45 AM to play, or just watch.

A360 booth

See demos of A360 on our huge BlueScape touchscreens and ask questions of the team directly. If you’re looking to relax – come play foosball with your friends, or FIFA14 on one of our new PS4’s!

Live hangout

Enjoy a delicious bacon-filled breakfast and watch an exclusive A360 demo by Scott Reese - VP Cloud Platforms, hear from customers who have successfully used A360, and see the new product feature for Revit users on Thurs, Dec 4th at 8:30 AM in Islander A. If you can’t make it to AU – register to watch the live stream here.

We look forward to seeing you all there – follow @adskA360 if you can’t be there to see updates live from the event.

“Almost everything we design is dead.”Jeff Kowalski opened this morning’s rousing keynote with a truth bomb, and it certainly got our attention. You mean there’s an alternative? The notion of designing generatively, following the example nature provides, is indeed sci fi. But the fact is that because this approach to design is finally within the realm of possibility…it’s already happening. As it turns out, there’s no stopping progress.

This year’s AU theme, The Future of How Things Are Made, speaks to the possibility of adding a living component to everything you make. As Jeff says, “using everything that already is as a starting point for what will be” (considering all existing designs before designing anew) is how evolution works. And quantum leaps are possible. Over time, products will be responsive to their environments.

Breaking the glass between the digital and physical worldsCarl Bass spoke to our packed stadium (standing room only!) about the many recent developments at Autodesk that have helped to shatter the glass between the digital world and the physical world.

A360There are 60,000 people out there using it, and AU attendees will receive a free 1-year subscription.

Project HNo one could be happier about the free student software than Emily Pilloton, founder of Project H. Through this nonprofit, Emily teaches youth (particularly girls and students of color), the skills to design and build their own creations. Her efforts are truly powering the design revolution, by supporting the next generation of creative, confident changemakers. Visit Project H online to learn what her students are working on.

November 12, 2014

Every year, Autodesk University is chock full of advanced trainings on Autodesk products, updates about important industry trends, and networking opportunities with industry peers.

This year, Rendering in A360 will be back at AU and better than ever. They’ll be a part of the A360 booth (#267) showing off new features, a special virtual reality demo, hands-on labs, spectacular renderings from our gallery, and much more!

If you love using Rendering in A360 and everything it allows you to do, then join the thousands of Autodesk customers and get an AU pass now!

Check out the rundown on reasons you should join in on the A360 Rendering fun at AU:

1. Learn Design Visualization with A360 Rendering Experts!

This year, we’re offering three extensive classes that will teach you everything from the ins and outs of Cloud Rendering, to creating high quality materials for design visualization. We'll also give you an in-depth look at our new Interactive Rendering feature (now in Beta). Our 2014 class offerings are:

Design and Visualize Lab In this hands-on lab, you’ll learn how to download, install and design a model or part in the Fusion 360 app. You’ll also learn how to preview your rendered model locally or through rendering in the Autodesk 360 platform, using our interactive rendering features including camera controls, material and environments search, and more. Register here.

Creating High Quality Materials for Design Visualization In this class, you’ll learn about how to plan for size and quality of your materials based on the desired outcome tools (scanner, Photoshop, Gimp, cameras, etc.). Learn about material models, including prism and library materials (opaque, transparent, metal, layered), and discuss simple versus advanced material editing. You’ll also see how to produce textures and test your materials on simple geometry in the Fusion 360 app. Register here.

In the A360 booth, we’ll have a fun, hands-on virtual reality experience that lets you view and navigate through panorama renderings using our VR goggles. You'll be able download our Android Pano app, and then strap your Android phone into the cardboard goggles to become immediately immersed in a virtual world. You'll be able to explore dozens of 3D panoramas, from architectural interiors to Fusion models.

3. Learn About Interactive Rendering

We’ll be showing off our new Interactive Rendering feature, a real-time photorealistic-rendering environment that makes creating beautiful images and turntable animations super-easy. We’ll have videos and hands-on demo stations available for users to try out and render something beautiful of their own!

Designers today, more than ever, need to be up-to-date with sustainability trends, techniques, and tools to stay competitive and deliver the best value to their customers. The future of making things—from products, to factories, to buildings and even entire cities—is all about doing more with less.

Simulating performance and making design decisions in response to the results is a crucial skill for today’s professionals in building, infrastructure, and product design. Are your skills up to date?

Reserve a seat in these sessions to stay current with the latest developments, pioneering projects, emerging technologies, and advanced training in sustainable design.

October 31, 2014

Great news: We’ve added a few dozen classes to the AU 2014 Las Vegas catalog. Some are new, and some are repeats of popular classes that filled up quickly. As AU approaches, this is a good time to take a look at your schedule and think about whether there’s anything you’d like to add.

October 29, 2014

Got a little time to spare the day before AU begins? If so, we want you.

If you’ve been to at least one AU event, we need your help at this year’s Freshman Orientation on Monday, December 1 from 5:00 to 6:30.

To the uninitiated, AU can be overwhelming: 700 sessions, Innovation Forums, and myriad events—not to mention 10,000 of your new best friends. You, on the other hand, probably arrange your schedule differently than you did your first year. Got any advice up your sleeve? If there are speakers or events you can recommend, or if you have found wisdom in unexpected places, that info is gold to a newbie.

We’d like to place one mentor at each of our 140 tables at Freshman Orientation. Your job is to field questions from the 9 first-timers seated with you. It’s that simple, and yet so valuable.

The Freshman Orientation is hosted by Cadalyst columnist and Autodesk technical evangelist Lynn Allen. We’ll wrap up the event with a reception and drinks.

Are you up for it? If so, sign up online. And recruit your colleagues. The fact is that, like everything else in Las Vegas, it’s going to be fun.

October 10, 2014

Are you using design to create a better world? We want to hear your story. And I mean we really, really want to hear your story. So we’re running a design contest!

Tell us about your green or socially conscious design for a chance to win a pass to AU 2014 in Las Vegas, plus lodging and expenses. We’ll pick two winning designs—one product and one building.

How to enter the Design-Led Revolution Contest If you’ve already got a design that helps to solve an epic environmental or social problem, you’re almost done. All you need to do is fill out the contest form, where you’ll explain your design and how you are using your powers for good, and attach some visuals.

The contest deadline is next Wednesday, October 15.

What’s in it for you If you’re one of our two winners, you’ll receive a pass to AU 2014, luxury lodging, and a USD$1,000 gift card for travel and expenses. You’ll also get some exposure in the Exhibit Hall, where we hope your work will inspire others to improve our world with design.

Check out the Autodesk Foundation website to learn more about how Autodesk customers like you are heading up The Design-Led Revolution.

October 09, 2014

Wonderful fact: so many of our customers are heroes of the design-led revolution—using the far-reaching power of design to build a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. It’s a mission we share, and we’re so passionate about it that we’ve created The Autodesk Foundation to support and promote these efforts.

Want to find out more? You’re in luck. The Autodesk Foundation will be an epic destination in the Exhibit Hall at AU this year. Come check out the innovative and inspiring work of our grantees, including high-quality and affordable prosthetics built for amputees in Jaipur, India; manually-operated irrigation pumps built for small-holder farmers in Africa; beautiful, low-cost, energy-efficient homes designed for modest-income homebuyers in Hale County, Alabama, and more.

Want to get involved? That’s easy. If you plan to attend AU 2014 in Las Vegas this December:

When you register for the event, make a donation to the non-profit, socially conscious organizations we’re promoting this year, MASS and D-Rev. We’ll match any donation!

At the event, stop by the Exhibit Hall to participate in this year’s volunteer activity. We’ll be packaging solar lantern kits created by Autodesk Cleantech Partner TayaSola that will go to communities in Kenya that are in need of low cost, healthy ways to light their homes at night.

Come to the design-led revolution area of the Exhibit Hall and browse through an exhibition of posters designed to raise awareness of global climate change and inspire viewers to make changes in their behavior.

Check out the Autodesk Foundation website to learn more about how nonprofit organizations are using the power of design to address epic challenges.

Share your story, win a trip to AU! If you’ve already been heading in this direction and you have an environmentally or socially conscious product or building design up your sleeve, be sure to enter our design-led future contest by Oct. 15. Two winners will be awarded full passes to AU 2014, plus 3 nights lodging and expenses. You’ll also get some exposure in the Exhibit Hall. Booyah! Entering is quick and easy, so if you have a design you like—you’ve really got nothing to lose.

We look forward to seeing you at AU and talking more about how together, we can create a better world.

September 16, 2014

Did you know that you get a discount of $500 on AU 2014 conference passes purchased between now and October 19? Passes are currently $1,675 each (and $1,175 for students and educators). It's the perfect time to cajole your friends and colleagues into joining you in Las Vegas this year.

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To all those who have already registered, thank you. We look forward to seeing you in December.

September 04, 2014

The official AU season kicked off on August 29th in Tokyo. By all accounts AU Japan was a huge success, with over 1,600 people in attendance. The day began with a flash mob performance, a welcome by Steve Blum, and Amar Hanspal’s deeply engaging keynote, “The Future of How Things are Made.” The Exhibit Hall was buzzing from morning until night, and sessions were packed: standing room only. We were delighted to see our Tokyo attendees so invigorated and excited.

AUx Johannesburg is on for today, with a keynote by Jon Pittman, and 6 additional Autodesk speakers throughout the day. Attendees will be enjoying a variety of industry-specific classes and Q & A sessions. AUx are smaller AU events that offer great content and often are hosted by channel partners.

Next up is AU India in Mumbai, September 11 and 12 at Renaissance Powai Mumbai. This year we’re expecting 1,000 architects, engineers, designers, animators, and industry leaders. We have planned exciting keynotes, breakout sessions, networking events, and more, so sign up if you’ll be in Mumbai next week.

And of course, there’s more to come. This October, we’ll be in Russia, Brazil, and Germany. We hope to see you at one of our international events soon!